Plutonium Facilities Engineering

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PFE tackles some of the nation’s most complex engineering and operational challenges. Join world-class professionals driving mission-critical work across a broad spectrum of facilities supporting national security. Explore opportunities within our three organizations and discover where your skills can make an impact.

We’re especially looking for structural, electrical, and fire protection engineers with openings for different backgrounds. Shift work is available with exceptional benefits. Have questions? Reach out to PFEcareers@lanl.gov.

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Structural Engineers | Fire Protection Engineers | Electrical Engineers | Mechanical Engineers | Project Engineers | Systems Engineers | Design Engineers | Designers/Drafters

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Mission Statement: Advancing national security by delivering mission critical nuclear facility engineering solutions safely, securely, and with the urgency our nation demands.

PFE Modification Engineering Group
The Modification Engineering Group Modification provides collaborative, innovative design solutions that support the safe, reliable operation of the Lab’s primary plutonium facility. We deliver timely facility modifications for safety and non-safety systems while maintaining configuration management and enabling mission success. Be prepared for a fast-pace, technically challenging environment while working alongside detail-oriented colleagues who dig deep for their project execution.
PFE System Engineering
The System Engineering Group manages 45+ critical safety systems at PF-4. We ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and provide innovative technical solutions to support the Laboratory's nuclear facility mission while maintaining the highest safety standards. Find yourself working alongside experts in wide ranging fields, from leaders in the craft workforce to scientists dedicated to nuclear deterrence. Everyday you’ll tackle challenges utilizing world-class manufacturing capabilities to address the national security need.
PFE Chemistry and Waste System Engineering
The Chemistry and Waste Facilities Systems Engineering group provides DOE-qualified Cognizant System Engineering support for six nuclear facilities, ensuring system reliability, operational readiness, and safe facility operations through engineering oversight, maintenance support, assessments, and technical expertise. Find yourself solving new challenges every day, utilizing a wide range of engineering resources and tools to support the varied expertise at the Lab.

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Where engineering excellence powers the national security mission. Are you ready?

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Discover Plutonium Facilities Engineering

Mission Statement: Advancing national security by delivering mission critical nuclear facility engineering solutions safely, securely, and with the urgency our nation demands.

PFE Modification Engineering Group

The Modification Engineering Group Modification provides collaborative, innovative design solutions that support the safe, reliable operation of the Lab’s primary plutonium facility. We deliver timely facility modifications for safety and non-safety systems while maintaining configuration management and enabling mission success. Be prepared for a fast-pace, technically challenging environment while working alongside detail-oriented colleagues who dig deep for their project execution.

PFE System Engineering

The System Engineering Group manages 45+ critical safety systems at PF-4. We ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and provide innovative technical solutions to support the Laboratory's nuclear facility mission while maintaining the highest safety standards. Find yourself working alongside experts in wide ranging fields, from leaders in the craft workforce to scientists dedicated to nuclear deterrence. Everyday you’ll tackle challenges utilizing world-class manufacturing capabilities to address the national security need.

PFE Chemistry and Waste System Engineering

The Chemistry and Waste Facilities Systems Engineering group provides DOE-qualified Cognizant System Engineering support for six nuclear facilities, ensuring system reliability, operational readiness, and safe facility operations through engineering oversight, maintenance support, assessments, and technical expertise. Find yourself solving new challenges every day, utilizing a wide range of engineering resources and tools to support the varied expertise at the Lab.